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Parents have one chance to get it right: what to do in the first 1,000 days

The first 1,000 days have a profound effect on our child’s development. As parents, we all have a chance to get it right – one of the most important jobs in life, but one for which we have such little training.

Whatever their age there are some common principles for good parenting. These include showing our child affection and love; being aware of their interests and responding to them; and giving praise for trying to learn new skills.

UNICEF’s Early Moments Matter team put together these top tips on how to support your child’s development covering six stages from newborn to two years+.